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Exploring the Answer: Which drug stops the heart and restarts it?

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During complex open-heart procedures, surgeons intentionally induce cardiac arrest to operate on a motionless heart. Understanding **which drug stops the heart and restarts it** is critical, as it involves different medications and clinical contexts, such as controlled surgical procedures versus resetting an irregular heart rhythm.